Fujiki Robert Brinton, Venkatraman Anumitha, Heller Murray Elizabeth S
Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN.
Department of Surgery, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI.
J Voice. 2025 Apr 4. doi: 10.1016/j.jvoice.2025.03.025.
The pediatric vocal mechanism is dynamic and complex. Effective treatment of voice disorders in children requires accurate knowledge of typical laryngeal structure and function. This is particularly crucial given that the pediatric vocal mechanism differs in structure and function from that found in adults. Yet, it can be difficult to find data specific to pediatric voices. This article describes three aspects of vocal function across childhood: 1) laryngeal anatomical structure, 2) quantitative voice measures across childhood, and 3) voice disorder risk across childhood. The influence of dysphonia on quality of life across childhood is also considered. The goal of this review is to enhance the diagnosis of pediatric voice disorders as well as to highlight areas for future inquiry.
儿童发声机制是动态且复杂的。有效治疗儿童嗓音障碍需要准确了解典型的喉部结构和功能。鉴于儿童发声机制在结构和功能上与成人不同，这一点尤为关键。然而，很难找到针对儿童嗓音的具体数据。本文描述了儿童期发声功能的三个方面：1）喉部解剖结构，2）儿童期的嗓音量化指标，3）儿童期嗓音障碍风险。还考虑了发声困难对儿童期生活质量的影响。本综述的目的是加强儿童嗓音障碍的诊断，并突出未来研究的领域。
